Guatemalan Chicken

Cooking Guatemalan

Ingredients for Guatemalan Chicken

• 1 (3 1/2 lbs.) chicken in serving pieces
• 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped or 1 lb. canned pineapple
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• - Salt and pepper
• - Chicken broth

Preparation of Guatemalan Chicken

1. In a heavy saucepan put the chicken pieces with the pineapple and its juice. Add all the rest of the ingredients including salt and pepper. If the liquid is not enough, cover the chicken pieces with the broth. Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. If the sauce is abundant, boil to reduce. Serve with rice.